THE past few weeks have blatantly highlighted that parish pump politics is alive and well at the very top of Irish political...
Author: Munster Express
Boost for city centre retail
Boost for city centre retail
CITY Square Shopping Centre is welcoming two major new stores to its premises – Jane Norman and the Edinburgh Woolen Mill. The...
End of an era in Kilmeaden
End of an era in Kilmeaden
KILMEADEN witnessed the end of an era last week with the closure of the gates of its famous cheese factory for the final time....
Visible decay of city areas
Visible decay of city areas
SOME weeks ago, I compiled a news story about the temporary closure of the William Vincent Wallace Plaza opposite Reginald’s...
Thousands attend austerity protest
Thousands attend austerity protest
THOUSANDS of people took to the streets of Waterford on Saturday as part of the nationwide austerity protests organised by the...
College of Further Education braced for ‘further blow’
College of Further Education braced for ‘further blow’
Department of Education-approved cuts to Further Education (FE) teaching and funding could inflict a ‘huge blow’ upon Waterford...
Retailers differ on implications of Waterford merger
Retailers differ on implications of Waterford merger
A LOCAL businessman has responded to claims that the merging of Waterford City and County Councils will damage the city’s...
Unite’s crystal vision for city
Unite’s crystal vision for city
A CAMPAIGN is underway to return large scale manufacturing of Waterford Crystal back to the city. Trade union UNITE last week...
Speed signs signal stupidity
Speed signs signal stupidity
SPEED limits are generally expected to protect and are viewed as being for the good of all in order to ensure safety on our...
The forgotten village by the sea
The forgotten village by the sea
LAST week I reported on the closure of Bonmahon Health Centre which signalled another significant blow for the tranquil seaside...
Talk Talk workers urged to avail of opportunities
Talk Talk workers urged to avail of opportunities
FORMER Talk Talk workers gathered at The Tower Hotel this week to hear of the training and educational opportunities available...
Making the most of marvellous Malta
Making the most of marvellous Malta
DUNMORE East native Kieran Tumulty is currently living and working in Malta.Son of Jim and Janet Tumulty, Kieran attended De La...
